Highlights
- Pretty car in Old English White with navy roof and leather
- Older restoration and respray including wood trim renewal
- Comprehensive gearbox rebuild and fitted with electronic ignition
- Recent mechanical work including new HT leads, damper, battery, and more
- Dry state Texan car imported to UK in 2015
- Matching hard top available as part of the sale
The Appeal
Few cars deliver elegant quite so effortlessly as the W113 ‘Pagoda.’ Of the many engine and gearbox combinations, this car’s 2.3L engine and manual box are closest to the template set by the car’s designers and provide a pleasing mix of power and engagement.
This pretty Old English White 230SL spent its life in the dry climes of Texas before arriving in the UK with the first of its two local keepers in 2015. The previous keeper undertook an extensive renovation that included a respray, new white banded tyres, replacement dark navy mohair roof and refurbished cabin veneers.
The vendor acquired the car in 2021 and has continued the investment theme. Recent work has included rebuilding the gearbox, replacing the distributor and fitting electronic ignition to improve reliability.
With its generous history file and compelling white and blue colour scheme and matching hard top, this is a very usable example of the Bracq masterpiece.
The vendor says:
“The Mercedes Pagoda is a true work of art, one of the most beautiful cars ever built and if I could keep it I would and what I love most when driving the car with the top up or down is the admiration and respect from everyone around you.”
History and Paperwork
- 1966 Mercedes 230SL imported from Texas by the previous keeper
- First UK registered November 2015
- Two UK keepers
- Current keeper since May 2021
- Full check-up and service carried out by a local classic car specialist upon purchase
- Previous keeper restored car including respray, interior veneers, and rubber trims
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul under current ownership detailed below
- VIN number 11304210015256
The Condition
- Bright English white paintwork from a full body respray around 10 years ago
- Paintwork continues to present well with some minor marks to note in photos
- These include chips to some arches and are not unsightly
- Bodywork in good order with some minor bubbling to note in photos
- Car is supplied with matching hard top
- New mohair dark navy hood fitted by previous keeper and presents well
- Fitted with steel wheels with body colour chrome hub caps and white banded tyres
- Underside is said to be in good order by seller and can be checked in photos
- Dark navy blue leather complements the exterior finish
- Leather trim in good order with light age to note in photos
- Cabin veneers refreshed by previous keeper
- Replacement rubber trims throughout we are told
- Retains period features like the Becker stereo
The Mechanics
- 2,281cc M127 inline-six engine
- Rebuilt 4-speed gearbox
- Clutch replaced when gearbox rebuilt
- Long list of recent work since 2021 below
Recent work since 2021:
- Upgraded electric starter
- Brand new replacement HT leads
- Replacement damper
- Battery
- Condenser
- Ignition coil
- Air filter
- Fuel filter
- Oil filter
- Track rod ends
- Brake pads
- Exhaust mounts
- Handbrake cable
- Drivetrain back plate
- Pinion seal
- New clutch
- Gearbox rebuild
- Shock absorber mounts
- Ignition barrel
- Engine mounts
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